National Republican., 1887-05-31
ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Audran's melodious opera comlque, "Oli-
yette," was presented by the Washington
Opera Company at this theater last evening to
a very large audience. The production was
remarkably smooth one for first night, and
the few inaccuracies noted were confined en-
tirely to the dialogue, the cast and chorus
being letter:perfect from musical standpoint
Miss Carlotta Pinner made most charming
oliyette, and signor Montegrifo scored an
Mr.. VIM. Broderick filed the role OF the Duke
most perfectly, and in his interpolated song,
"Thewolf" by Sir Henry Bishop, he won a
most emphatic and enthusiastic recall.
Mr.. Walter Allen, as Coquelicot and Mr..
Fred. Solomon, as De Merrimae, were brmful
of humor, and the former carried the house
away by the droll local hits in the well-known
topical song, This is the Time for Disappear
ing" which were received with tumultuous
applause, especially SO in the verses directed
and the Presidents fishing trip. The evening
was also marked by the first appearance this
season of Miss Rose Leighton, an artiste OF fine
voice and d,, acknoTledged ability. As the
hit, and proved herself to be strong addition
to an already strong company. Her singing
and dancing in the Forandole, and clever
work throughout the opera, was worthy OF the
high eommendation she received. The other
members of the company were fully up to their
usual excellent standard. The reproduction
and decided success. II will be given every
evening and at Saturdays matinee.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
Dockstader's minstrels played to O frst.class
house last night, and deseryedly 50. The even
tng's entertainment was as pleasing an eXhl-
billion OF modern minstrelsy as has ever
tickled the Tislbillties Of respectable audi
ence. The specialties are unique In their
Of educated dogs excited the wonder and ad.
miration OF every one. Mr.. Shortlss banjo re-
citals were Of a high order, Messrs. Sea.
were we're immense. IMMENSE Mr. DocRssader. 0i In 'HH, "Mis,,
fiitts," and Messrs: Leopold and Bunnell in
Te unny Hncs s%oS aSs pe
nomenal leaping powers of Prof. Parker's dogs
are worth travelling many miles TO see. The
farce, "Our Minnie" with MIR. Dockstader as
Caddy, was roaring success. After seeing the
performance no one could be surprised at the
success OF the company In New York during
the past season.
HARRIs's BIJoU THEATER.
"Dreams' are in order at the Bilou for the
next five nights, and no funnier farce could
attract the fun'loving public or make Its mer-
riment more continuous than this odd conceit
A good company, conscientious In their en-
ton i'is'i Is now own making EFun in a Photograph
Gallery" OF the sketch itself nothing need bo
said; 1t is too well known TO require an intro
duction.
KERNAN's THEATER AND SUMMER GARDEN.
A performance OF infinite variety and never
falling interest is on this week. a number OF
new artistes have been engaged, and the gen.
eral appearance of the garden and stage fittings
are In accord with the other Improvements.
The company is numerous, with an extensive
repertoire, and their efforts were evidently
appreciated by the audience. The great fea-
ture OF the show Is the performance of Mile,
Dorst and NJ. oreste, OF the Eden Theater,
Paris, In their great Partisan sensational
dances. The lengthy bill concludes with the
SION OF the regular bill grand concert given
in the summer garden.